Writer's Little Instruction Book - Getting Published (Writers Little Instruction Bk) [Paperback]

Paul Martin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Writers Little Instruction Bk | Publication Date: April 25, 2005

Introducing the big secrets of writing - in handy, accessible, and inviting little books. This season, Writer's Digest Books is proud to present the Writer's Little Instruction Book series, each compact book providing writers with: More than 300 practical writing insights, pieces of instruction and nuggets of wisdom covering craft, inspiration and publication; A friendly format that's excellent value, for instant application anywhere, for anyone; Expert advice from an engaging and experienced "writer's writer" who knows the advice authors crave to hear; Aspiring and published writers alike will welcome the practical and witty lessons in these engaging new books.

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About the Author

Paul Raymond Martin is an award-winning author who's published more than 200 stories, poems, nonfiction pieces, and articles on writing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books (April 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582973431
• ISBN-13: 978-1582973432
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #593,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, July 20, 2006

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Mazel "The Storygirl" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writer's Little Instruction Book - Getting Published (Writers Little Instruction Bk) (Paperback)

Well, perfect for what I got it for. As a young writer (I'm eighteen), I was wary of buying a big, thick book on writing full of rules--I was afraid it would restrict my writing so that it lost any life I have been able to infuse it with. I had already bought different books to improve my spelling, grammar, and vocabulary, which were daunting enough. I also knew that plenty of stuff is published all the time that I think is terribly written and conceived--how was I to know the author of the book on writing even knew what he was talking about? But this book, a collection of quotes from lots of different writers, I felt comfortable with. I like to read one or two quotes and think over them myself to discover or discard the merit they hold before I write. Self-teaching (with a few nudges in the right direction) is the best method.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Writer's Writer Gets to the Point, June 10, 2007

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Kes (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writer's Little Instruction Book - Getting Published (Writers Little Instruction Bk) (Paperback)

Paul Raymond Martin is a writer's writer and knows the craft and the business. His book may seem deceptively slim, but that is only because he does not waste words, and certainly does not waste your money or your time with needless overwrought advice.

This book is a gift not only in giving tips for publication. That's easy. The book also helps writers improve their craft and feel enthusiastic about writing even as they pursue the often frightening world of 'getting published.'

I never wanted to buy a book about getting published. The entire thought overwhelmed me. However, I look forward to opening Mr. Martin's book for inspiration.